Yuba County

As of the latest data, Yuba County, CA, has a population of approximately 81,575 people. The racial composition is about 61.5% White, 25.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.8% Asian, 4.1% Black or African American, and 1.3% Native American. The median household income is around $56,000, with 18.9% of the population living below the poverty line. The age distribution includes 27.5% under 18, 61.3% ages 18-64, and 11.2% aged 65 and older.

As of 2023, Yuba County, CA, has a median home value of around $375,000. The median rent is approximately $1,400 per month. The homeownership rate is about 60%, with an average household size of 2.8 persons. New listings and sales fluctuate, with current inventory leaning toward a seller's market. Property values have seen a moderate annual appreciation of roughly 5-6%. The county’s housing market is influenced by its proximity to larger metropolitan areas like Sacramento.

As of the 2022 elections, Yuba County, California, elects officials for various local, state, and federal positions. The Board of Supervisors has five members. For the June 2022 primary, District 1 saw Gary Bradford re-elected, while District 5 had Andy Vasquez running unopposed.

At the state level, voters in Yuba County are represented by the 1st Senate District and the 3rd Assembly District. In federal elections, the county falls within California's 1st Congressional District, represented by Republican Doug LaMalfa.

Voter turnout in the 2020 Presidential election was 75.1%, with 35,285 registered voters. In the November 2022 General Election, results saw a shift in local governance dynamics.

For further and updated information, please consult the Yuba County Elections Office website.

Yuba County, CA, has varying education attainment levels among its residents. As of the latest data, approximately 82.3% of Yuba County adults (age 25 and older) have completed high school, compared to the national average of about 88%. Around 17.5% of Yuba County residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly lower than the national average of roughly 33.1% and the California state average of about 35.9%. This indicates that Yuba County lags behind both the state and national averages in terms of higher education attainment. Public schools in the county face challenges, including lower funding per student compared to the state average, which impacts overall educational outcomes.

As of the latest data, Yuba County, CA, has an employment figure of approximately 31,000 individuals. The top industries in the county include Government (primarily local government services), Agriculture, Retail Trade, and Health Care & Social Assistance.

1. Government (Local): Employs about 5,000 people.
2. Agriculture: Employs around 4,000 people.
3. Retail Trade: Employs approximately 3,500 individuals.
4. Health Care & Social Assistance: Employs around 3,000 people.

When compared to national and state averages, Yuba County has a significantly higher percentage of its workforce in Government and Agriculture. For example, nationally, only about 15% of workers are in government roles, whereas Yuba County's figure stands at roughly 16%. Agriculture employs about 1.3% of the national workforce, while it constitutes approximately 13% in Yuba. This highlights the county’s strong reliance on these sectors compared to broader averages.

As of the latest available data, Yuba County, CA has a median household income of approximately $57,000. This falls below both the national median household income of about $68,703 and the California state median household income of roughly $80,440.

Income Comparison Table

This data highlights that Yuba County's median household income is significantly lower than both the state and national averages, reflecting potential economic challenges in the area compared to broader measures.

As of the latest available data, Yuba County, CA has a crime rate of approximately 35.76 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. The county experiences a combination of violent and property crimes. Here is a breakdown of crime types and their estimated numbers:

These estimates are based on data sources from local law enforcement and the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR)